Laterite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Dunite

The general Laterite and Dunite definition can be stated as: Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. On the other hand, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Laterite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Dunite

The history of Laterite and Dunite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Laterite and Dunite Origin and Discoverer

Laterite and Dunite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Laterite and Dunite. In this section, you will know about Laterite and Dunite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Laterite is India whereas Origin of Dunite is New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Laterite and Dunite discoverer. The Discoverer of Laterite is Francis Buchanan-Hamilton and the discoverer of Dunite is Ferdinand von Hochstetter.

Etymology of Laterite and Dunite

Along with Laterite and Dunite definition, know more about the etymology of Laterite and Dunite. Etymology of Laterite and Dunite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Laterite and Formation of Dunite. The etymology of Laterite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1 while that of Dunite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Dunite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Laterite and Dunite are listed below.

For Laterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Dunite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock